Robert Arneson was an artist who, although originally instructed in the style of a traditional potter, was known as a sculptor who helped to start the California "Funk art" style. In this style, his work was often humorous and ridiculous, as well as vulgar. I chose the piece above, however, because it fits into a bit of a different category. It is a trophy with red, white, and blue stripes that was sold for $7,500. As a trophy, it fits into one category of his works, but I am confused as to if there is any meaning behind this sculpture, and why it look a little messy.

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